HP P4522A - Traffic Management Server Sa8220 Getting Started Manual
HP P4522A - Traffic Management Server Sa8220 Getting Started Manual

HP P4522A - Traffic Management Server Sa8220 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 hp traffic director server appliances getting started guide for the hp e-commerce traffic director server appliances sa8200/sa8220 and the hp traffic director server appliances sa7200/sa7220...
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by Hewlett-Packard.
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started Before You Begin This document will guide you through the installation and basic configuration of your HP e-Commerce Traffic Director Server Appliance SA8200/SA8220 and HP Traffic Director Server Appliance SA7200/SA7220. NOTE: For ease of This document covers the following topics: reading, all models are •...
  • Page 4 HP Traffic Director Server Appliances Getting Started Guide Parts Checklist Ensure that the items listed below are included in the box with your system: • HP e-Commerce Traffic Director Server Appliance SA8200/ SA8220 or HP Traffic Director Server Appliance SA7200/ SA7220, as appropriate •...
  • Page 5: Physical Installation

    Physical Installation Physical Installation If you have already mounted your system, or if your system does not require mounting, proceed to “Wiring Connections” later in this document. You can physically install the SA8220 in either of two ways. Each installation method requires a particular type of mounting brackets, and are included in the SA8220's shipping container.
  • Page 6 HP Traffic Director Server Appliances Getting Started Guide Side Rail Side rail mounting of the SA8220 requires the use of the enclosed small mounting brackets and four of the Phillips head screws. Installation 1. Locate the two small mounting brackets and the provided screws. 2.
  • Page 7: Network Server

    Physical Installation Wiring 1. On the rear of the SA8220, connect the provided AC power cable. Connections 2. Refer to this diagram for all wiring connections on the front panel of the SA8220. Network Server Network Server Power Power Power Status Status Status...
  • Page 8: Configuring Your Terminal

    HP Traffic Director Server Appliances Getting Started Guide Configuring Your Terminal This procedure assumes that you are running HyperTerminal* on your workstation, and that your workstation is already connected to the SA8220. If using another terminal emulator, you must adapt these instructions as appropriate.
  • Page 9 Configuring Your Terminal Configuration This section contains two configuration tables, the Quick Site Configuration and the Detailed Site Configuration. One of these Checklists must be filled out before continuing. We recommend using the Detailed Site Configuration table on the next page. Its use is mandatory when installing more than one SA8220.
  • Page 10 HP Traffic Director Server Appliances Getting Started Guide Setting Parameter Choice Hostname assigned to the SA8220’s network side interface o 100BASE o AUTO Media Type o 10BASE o FULL o AUTO Duplex Type o HALF o YES Will the SA8220 use Dynamic Host o NO Configuration Protocol (DHCP)? If not using DHCP, continue below:...
  • Page 11 Running Setup Using the Boot Monitor Running Setup Using the Boot Monitor NOTE: The SA8220 is At the first use of the SA8220, you must use the Boot Monitor to not directing traffic when perform the initial configuration. the Boot Monitor is in After entering the initial configuration parameters with the setup operation.
  • Page 12 HP Traffic Director Server Appliances Getting Started Guide 2. If using DNS, type your information as indicated at the prompts. For example: NOTE: For more monitor>dns information on DNS, see Would you like to configure DNS (yes,no)? “Configuring DNS” later [no] --->yes in this chapter.
  • Page 13 Running Setup Using the Boot Monitor 6. Login to the SA8220, using the factory defaults: login:admin password:admin NOTE: Access is 7. To permit all administration tasks to be performed without controlled using Access restriction from all IP addresses and to enable IP forwarding, Control Lists.
  • Page 14: Configuring Dns

    HP Traffic Director Server Appliances Getting Started Guide Configuring DNS We recommend using IP addresses for the fastest performance. You can also use a host table in the SA8220 when IP addresses are not assigned via DHCP. The host table makes SA8220 restarts faster and eliminates the chance of service failure due to DNS errors and time- outs.
  • Page 15 Configuring DNS • Names of any servers included in the configuration, if entered as names as opposed to addresses • Names of any clients from which administration via the CLI or the GUI will be performed • Names of any TFTP servers that will be used to send or retrieve configuration files Adding and Deleting Host Entries The CLI command, config sys hosts info lists the contents...
  • Page 16: Using The Graphical User Interface

    HP Traffic Director Server Appliances Getting Started Guide Using the Graphical User Interface Edit the Before using the Graphical User Interface (GUI), you must first add the IP address and name of your SA8220 to your workstation’s HOSTS file HOSTS file: 1.
  • Page 17: Java* Plug-In

    Using the Graphical User Interface Java* plug-in To run the GUI using Windows, you must have Java plug-in version 1.1.1_004 (or earlier) installed on your workstation. If you attempt to launch the GUI without it, you can download the plug-in directly from the SA8220: To download the plug-in using Communicator* NOTE: If you have a...
  • Page 18: Helpful Hints

    HP Traffic Director Server Appliances Getting Started Guide To download the plug-in using Internet Explorer* 5.0 1. Launch the GUI by typing the URL for the SA8220 in the browser’s Address field, and press Enter. For example: http://CSLab7k:1095/ 2. Click anywhere inside the white frame. The “Error Locating Object Handler”...
  • Page 19: Where To Go From Here

    Where to go from here Where to go from here This table shows you where to find helpful information in the User Guide. Subject or Task Where to find it in the User Guide Theory of Operations Chapter 2 Boot Monitor Commands Chapter 3 Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) Chapter 4 (also in the Online Help)
  • Page 20: Support For Your Sa8220

    HP Traffic Director Server Appliances Getting Started Guide Support for your SA8220 U.S. and For hardware service and telephone support, contact: Canada • An HP-authorized reseller • HP Customer Support Center at 800-633-3600 Europe For hardware service and telephone support, contact: •...
  • Page 21 Support for your SA8220 Asia For hardware service and telephone support, contact an HP- authorized reseller or one of these support centers: Country and Number Australia – 03-8877-8000 Hong Kong – 800-96-2598 India – 91-11-6826035 Indonesia – 0800-21511 Japan – 0120-220-119 Korea –...
  • Page 22: Other Countries

    HP Traffic Director Server Appliances Getting Started Guide Other For hardware service, contact your local authorized reseller or HP sales office. For telephone support, contact your authorized reseller. Countries...

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